Age rating and parents' guide:The Lazy Cat
by Elizabeth B Shusha
Ages 4–7
The Lazy Cat by Elizabeth B Shusha is best for children aged 4–7. It has mild violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
Goi is a very lazy, milk-loving cat who enjoys sleeping on the couch far more than doing his job. When bold mice overrun the house and sneak into Mama Tee's cooking pot, she refuses to give Goi any more milk until the pests are gone. Driven by a rumbling belly, Goi must finally get off the sofa and chase the unwanted guests away.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- Mild
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Picture book
- A good pick for reluctant readers
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